Archive · 7 Jun 2025
CNG Leak Averted on Jaipur-Ajmer Highway
A potential disaster was narrowly avoided on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway when a truck carrying CNG cylinders began leaking gas.
The leak happened because a valve broke while the truck was moving.
The quick-thinking driver stopped the truck and alerted authorities.
Other drivers helped by stopping traffic.
Emergency services arrived, including fire and police, to secure the area and manage the situation.
The truck was moved to a safe spot to allow the gas to dissipate.
This event brought back the memory of a previous accident on the same route.
Thanks to the quick response, a major accident was prevented.
A CNG leak occurred from a truck on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway near Bhankrota.
The leak was caused by a broken valve on a CNG cylinder.
The truck driver immediately pulled over and alerted authorities.
Emergency services including fire and police responded to the scene.
The vehicle was moved to a safe location for gas dissipation.
- Who
- Truck driver, other motorists, and emergency services
- What
- A CNG leak from a truck was contained.
- When
- Around 1:15 am Friday
- Where
- Jaipur-Ajmer highway near Bhankrota
- Why
- A valve broke on a CNG cylinder causing a leak.
- Location
- Jaipur-Ajmer highway near Bhankrota
- Incident
- CNG leak from a truck
- Time
- Around 1:15 am Friday
- Cause
- Valve on CNG cylinder broke
- Key Personnel
- Truck driver, motorists, and emergency services
- Response
- Escorted to deserted stretch
- Relevant Past Incident
- Similar LPG leak in December last year